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wits - Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence.

In order not to be detected, the spy had to live very moment by his wits, making sure a random mistake might reveal his true identity.

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Bad / Confused

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hectic - Characterized by intense agitation, excitement, or rapid movement.

The market was hectic with people rushing to buy last-minute gifts.

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Bad / Aggressive

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tussle - Engage in a vigorous struggle or scuffle

The two deer tussled by angrily locking horns with each other.

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Good / Exciting

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climax - The most intense, exciting, or important moment in a story, event, or situation.

The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats.

verb

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concoct - To invent or devise a plan, story, or excuse, often in a clever or dishonest way.

They concocted a brilliant plan to surprise their friend on her birthday.

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Bad / Dishonest

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scoundrel - Someone who is dishonest. A villain who exploits others for his/ her own benefit.

Granny Perkins realized that the man who pretended to be her friend turned out to be a scoundrel who stole her belongings. .

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Good / Flexible

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compliant - Being willing to do what one is asked to do, following set of rules, regulations, and standards.

Though most people don't enjoy paying taxes, they are compliant either because they feel it is right, or because they fear getting caught if they cheat.

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Good / Energy

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marathon - Any long and challenging activity, especially one that tests endurance.

We had a movie marathon and watched all eight Harry Potter films in one weekend — our brains turned to butter around film six.

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Other / Shape

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gap - An opening or space between two things; a missing part or break in continuity.

The cold wind entered the house through the a small gap between the bottom of the door and the floor.

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Good / Calm

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tinker - To attempt to repair or improve something in a casual way, often to no useful effect

Mitch tried to tinker with his computer before realizing that it was more broken that he had thought, and that he had to bring it to the computer store to have a professional repair it.

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Bad / Dangerous

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disastrous - Leading to a complete failure or disaster, causing great damage or suffering

The hurricane had a disastrous effect on the small town.

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Bad / Angry

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denounce - To publicly declare something or someone as wrong or evil.

Citizens gathered to denounce the new law as unjust.